January 06, 2006
Airlines turn to RFID to reduce luggage loss
For every 1,000 passengers, European Airlines lose 12 bags. KLM and BA are two airlines that are the worst hit by compensation costs for lost and damaged luggage. The airline industry is turning to RFID in an effort to curtail the instances of luggage getting misplaced. cheapflights.co.uk reports:
The new legislation means the maximum compensation claim for lost or damaged luggage has trebled to €1,200 (£814), costing the industry close to €1 billion (£678 billion) a year.
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